Gateway Metal Detecting Club

Pam P.-Mystery Hunt 12/3/22- Illinois Tax Token

Tim P.- Mystery Hunt 12/3/2022- War of 1812 Artillery Button

Julie W.- Mystery Hunt 12/3/2022- AT MAX, 4-6 inches deep

Member Finds from Mystery Hunt 12-3-2022

Scott P. -Finds from recent hunt

Bob T.- 1899 Indian Head Penny, Garmin 300, 4″ Deep

Doug R.- Locket, Whites, 2″ deep

Julie W.- Mid 1800’s Clay Marble, Garrett AT MAX, 3″ deep

David S.- Brouch, Garrett AT PRO, 3-4″ deep

Eric H. – School Lunch Token, Minelab 800, 3″ deep

John W.–1919 S Penny, Equinox 800, 3″ deep

Philip N.- 1820-1840 triple gilt fllat disc round coat button, Equinox 800, 8″ deep

Rick C.-Tomback Flat Button, Equinox 600, 6-8″ deep

Robert P.-Lip Stick, AT Pro, 3″ deep

Bob T.- I found this about 2 inches down with a Garrett 300.

Bob T.- I found this ring in mid-October in a friend’s yard.  I use a Garrett 300 and found this around 4 inches deep.

Douglas G.- See attached file for a picture of the two Items of interest I found at the Collinsville Hunt. I have not had any time to research the pin. The drawing is the best I could see using a magnifying glass.

Pat R.- 1906 Dime

Robert P.- Found alot of trash but I did find this silver plated spoon from 1937. Think it got hit by the lawn mower had to straighten it out some to read the back.

Eric H. – 14K Gold Diamond Ring, Minelab 800, 2-5 feet

Jim H.- 1579 Silver Coin, XP Deus, Found in Dirt Clod

Julie W.- 1800’s Suspender Buckle, Garrett Ace 400, 3″ deep

Brad P.- Penny/Token, Whites Eagle

Humphrey C.- Token, AT Pro, 4″ deep

John W.– Vintage Matchbox Superfast Mercedes 350SL 1973 Mfg. Lesley Products before Mattel bought them. Made in England, Equinox 800, 2″ deep

Marvin G.- 1939 Wheat Penny, Garrett Ace 400, 6″ deep

Monroe B.- 1853 Seated Quarter, Deus 2, 2-3″ in creek

Pat R.- 1906 Barber Dime, AT Max, 2″ deep

Julie W.- 1850 Merchant Token- Fitzgibbon Daguerreotype Gallery/Nicholson’s Grocery Store, Ace 400, 6-8 inches deep

Eric H.- Gold Ring w/gem, Equinox 800, 42″ deep

John W.- 1941 D Mercury Dime, Equinox 800, 3″ deep

Bob T.- Nose Ring, Garrett 300, 2″ deep

Monroe B.- Love Token Pair, Deus 2, 4-5 inches deep, 8-12 inches deep

Philip N.- Deputy Sheriff Badge Newton County Arkansas, Equinox 800, 3″ deep

Rick C.- Mexican Silver Ring, Equinox 600, 4″ deep

Danny B.-Just an update as to my coin finds so far. Nothing old, but allot of clad from 3 parks (150+). There are numerous targets, so I set my disc high and notch out most of the mid tones in order to hear the coins. It appears to be working!!  I’m going to “coin shoot” the parks until cooler weather, then start digging all mid tones. Two parks have swimming beaches, I haven’t even entered the water yet, but I will at some point.

Found by Mike L.

Doug G.- Top – 2 modern bullets& belt rivet. Bottom- CW pistol ball & two 22 bullets

Member Finds

Danny B- One is the total things I found, bullets/shrapnel, shotgun caps, modern arrow point and the trash. The other photo is the civil war bullets cleaned up. I found 5 CW bullets, it was fun!! The items were 2″-6″ deep, AT Max

Philip N.- Deputy Sheriff badge from Newton County Arkansas. The modern ones are much more elaborate. In the front and back photos, the squares are 5 mm X 5 mm.

Philip N.-I also found something that I have not identified yet. Photos of 2 sides

Eric H.- Meditation Ring, Equinox 800, 3 feet deep

John W.- Vintage Watch FOB Clip , Equinox 800, 3 inches deep

Doug R.- Gold Ring, White Surf Master, In water

IF YOU WISH TO POST A FIND, PLEASE SEND A BRIEF DESCRIPTION, DETECTOR USED, AND HOW DEEP.

Tom D.- Coin?, Equinox 800, 4 inches deep

Susannah K.- Early 1900’s Jacket Button, XP Deus, 6 inches deep

Tim M.- 14K Gold Ring, Equinox  600, 6 inches deep

Robert P.- Drawer Decoration, AT Pro, 3 inches

John W.- Lava Bead Bracelet, Equinox 800, 1 1/2 inches deep

Bob T.- Printing Plate Circa 1922, Garrett 300, 6 inches deep

Eric H.- Gold Chain

Monroe B.- 1868 Indian Head Penny, AT Max, 10 inches deep

IF YOU WISH TO POST A FIND, PLEASE SEND A BRIEF DESCRIPTION, DETECTOR USED, AND HOW DEEP.

Rick C.- Pocket Watch, Equinox 600, 10 inches deep

Philip N.- Regulation 1859 Bit Boss, Equinox 800, 3 inches deep

Monroe B.- Bullet Pencil, AT Max

Marvin G.- Eagle Finial, Ace 400, 12 inches deep

John W.-Black Onyx Silver Stud Earing, Equinox 800, 1/2 inch deep

Eric H.- Sterling Band w/diamonds, Minelab 800, 3 feet water

Doug R.- Medical Cap, White, 2 inches deep

Bob T.- BSA 1989 Pinewood Derby Gold Medal, Garret 300, 2 inches deep

Susannah K.- French Voyageur, XP Deus, 3 inches deep

John Q.- Kokopelli Sterling Pendant, XP Deus, 5-6 inches deep

Dan H.-  1832 Large Cent, Minelab 800, 10 inches

IF YOU WISH TO POST A FIND, PLEASE SEND A BRIEF DESCRIPTION, DETECTOR USED, AND HOW DEEP.

Bill S.-  Finds from 5/7/2022 hunt. Heaps of bottles caps and can slaw but did manage some “peace” & clad.

Susannah K.- 5/7/2022 hunt

Mike T.- 1817 Large Cent 15 Star Variety, Equinox 800, 10 inches deep

Robert P.- WWI napkin holder, AT Pro, 3 inches deep

Jim H.- Ring, On top of ground

IF YOU WISH TO POST A FIND, PLEASE SEND A BRIEF DESCRIPTION, DETECTOR USED, AND HOW DEEP.

Rick C-4/30/22 Ten toy cars,an emblem off something,a door stop, a Washington 1944 silver quarter, and some change. All with my Equinox 600 4-8 inches deep.

Tim P.- 4/9/22 Hunt- 5 silver coins. 1 wheat,  1 3 ringer. Misc clad

Philip N: 4/9/22 Hunt- Ammunition: 3-ringer dropped, white lead oxide patina, civil war era,Shotgun head, small, rusted (before brass?)Pellet fired .22 fired (2) 20 gauge shell modern Coins: 2 Dimes: 1978D & 1992D 2 Bronze Cents: 1976D & 1981 Zinc Cent: unknown Misc: TootsieToy 234 Box Truck, red, top smashed down, piece missing from side  Key, brass, UNICAN unknown decorative top ? part of a broken cap gun trigger tag parts of an oil lamp? washer

Jeremy G.: 4/9/22 Hunt

Humphrey C.- 4/9/22 Hunt

Pat R.: Club Hunt 4/9/22, 3-ringers and a toy jet. All found 4-5 inches deep with an AT Max

John G K.: Hunt 4/9/22- Bell, (2) 3 ringers, 1856 Seated Dime, Shot gun shell head stamp

Robert T.: Hunt 4/9/22-Early 1800’s flat button with a backmark (federal eagle and wheat sheafs), Garrett 300 and it was found at 4 inches

John W.: Hunt 4/9/22- Mystery item?

Tom D.: Hunt 4/9/22-1981 D penny, a flattened out musket ball, a few pieces of flint knapped  flint, and a butter knife

Scott P.: Hunt 4/9/22

Rick C.: 4/9/22 Hunt- Found seven Pennies, a hot wheels car, a couple of charm bracelet pieces, a 3 ringer and a 44 cal. casing. All 4-6 inches with an Equinox 600

Scott P.: Quick hunt 4/7/22  two civil war era buttons all items were shallow 2″to3″. With a Deus 2

Robert P.: 1900 V Nickel, AT Pro, 3-4 inches

Jim H.: 1963 Dime, Fisher F22, 5 inches

Pat R.: Victorian Sash Buckle, AT Pro, 4 inches

Scott P.: 1923 St. Louis Cardinals/St. Louis Browns Advertising  Schedule, Equinox 800, 4 inches

Humphrey C.: 1886 IHP

David S.: .25 Caliber, AT Pro, 4 inches

Eric H.: Late 1800’s Broach, Equinox 800, 3 inches

John W.-Buffalo Nickel, Equinox 800, 2 to 3 inches deep

Mark A.: Cannon Fodder, Garrett, Just Below Surface

Susannah K.: Pre-1905 Decorative Hook, XP Deus, 3″ depth

Monroe B.: Gold Chain, AT Max, 2 inches

Philip N.: Cross, Equinox 800, 9 inches

Philip N.: St. Patrick’s Token, Equinox 800, 8 inches

IF YOU WISH TO POST A FIND, PLEASE SEND A BRIEF DESCRIPTION, DETECTOR USED, AND HOW DEEP.

Found by Eric H.- This small 1902 Great Seal General Service button was found with my Equinox 800 about 3” deep.

Found By Bill S. – Detecting around a dump pile on the farm, I found a old bull-nose pliers. These would be used to lead/control livestock. After a bit of soak in evaporust, they function again.

Dug at 6″ using a White’s MX7.